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Local council considers dropping free bus transport for faith school kids
Children who attend faith schools in the Stockport area may soon lose their free bus passes if the local council pushes through with proposed changes to eligibility.
Transgender woman among the favourites to win Miss Universe
Bookmakers are slashing the odds on a transgender contestant to lift the tiara at this year's Miss Universe contest.
Christians asked to share their experience of life as a believer in the UK
The consultation asks UK Christians about whether they have experienced any hate crimes or hostility for their faith
Facebook blocks festive image of Santa Claus kneeling before baby Jesus
Facebook has been accused of censoring an image of Santa Claus kneeling before the baby Jesus after it was blocked on the social media platform.
Campaign for new Brexit referendum gathers pace
After losing the most contentious referendum in British history, James McGrory went for a drink in The Hope pub near London's medieval meat market. Amid butchers in bloodied coats, his dream of reversing Brexit seemed hopeless.
Brazil's President-elect names evangelical pastor to head new ministry of Women, Family and Human Rights
Damares Alves, a lawyer, preacher and congressional aide, is a staunch opponent of legalizing abortion, which is allowed only in cases of rape, anencephaly or when the mother's life is in danger.
Matthew's Gospel: Christmas with the whole family
One of my favourite comedians, the Northerner Peter Kay, describes what happens when families come together for Christmas.
Rare New Testament in English sells to private collector for £37,500
A rare copy of one of the first New Testaments to be published in English has sold to a private collector for the equivalent of nearly $48,000.
Robert Jeffress defends Donald Trump for not reciting the Apostles' Creed at George H W Bush funeral
Texas megachurch pastor and longtime Donald Trump supporter Robert Jeffress has defended the president amid criticism over his not reciting the Apostles' Creed during the funeral of former president George H.W. Bush.
Ban on TV sports betting ads is 'sensible move', says CARE
Christian advocacy group CARE has welcomed the decision by gambling firms to ban adverts during TV sports broadcasts.
Ireland's abortion laws must protect conscientious objection, say bishops
As the legalisation of abortion in Ireland reaches the final stages in the Irish Parliament, bishops are urging lawmakers to protect conscientious objection.
Number of children addicted to anti-anxiety drug Xanax doubles
The number of children in England being treated for addiction to Xanax has doubled in the space of a year, according to new figures.
School that cancelled Christmas reverses decision after students complain
A school that called off Christmas because it had become too commercialised has backtracked on its decision after students complained.
Brexit needs to offer 'hopeful vision' for the nation, says Archbishop of Canterbury
The Archbishop of Canterbury has told peers that Britain's withdrawal from the European Union must be underpinned by hope.
'Grinch' Scottish shopping centre refuses to display nativity scene because it is 'religiously neutral'
A Scottish shopping centre is refusing to display a nativity crib to avoid offending non-Christian customers all while promoting its Christmas market.
Prince Charles praises 'inspiring faith' of persecuted Christians
The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to the faith and courage of Christians around the world being persecuted for their beliefs.